. "Detective Sergeant David Gabriel is a fictional character featured in TNT's The Closer, portrayed by Corey Reynolds. Gabriel was a Sergeant in the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) Priority Homicide Division. He was promoted to Detective during season five. He is seen as Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson's right-hand man.Early in the series, Sgt. Gabriel is a bright young officer eager to make his mark in the department."@en . "Detective Sgt. David Gabriel"@en . "Pilot episode" . . .